[MyAppleMenu] May 9, 2007

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MyAppleMenu
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**** Disney Sells 23.7M TV Show, 2M Movies Via iTunes <http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/05/09/disney_sells_23_7m_tv_shows_2m_movies_via_itunes.html>
by AppleInsider
Thus Far, iTunes and Disney have combined to sell around 23.7 million TV episodes and 2 million movies.

**** The Secret Of Apple Design <http://technologyreview.com/Biztech/18621/>
by Daniel Turner, MIT Technology Review
The inside (sort of) story of why Apple's industrial-design machine has been so successful.

**** Hello Again, Windows <http://gracefulflavor.net/2007/05/08/hello-again-windows/>
by Graceful Flavor
My problem with Cubrilovic's story isn't his story itself, but rather some of the uppity, told-you-so responses that are out there, most flowing from biased sources who pretend to be objective.

**** Vista Team Heads Off iPod Corruption With Update <http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/05/08/vista-team-heads-off-ipod-corruption-with-update>
by Jacqui Cheng, Ars Technica
The Windows Vista team has been working closely with Apple to "ensure a great experience in using Windows Vista with iTunes and the iPod." At least that's according to Nick White of the Windows Vista Team Bog. Why is he telling us this? Because the Vista Team has published an update for iPod-toting Vista users. The final one, that is.

**** Thoughts On Apple TV <http://blogs.zdnet.com/carroll/?p=1689>
by John Carroll, ZDNet
Considering Apple's DNA, where does Apple TV fit? Living room electronics don't really play to Apple's strengths.

**** One More Thing...
by Heng-Cheong Leong, MyAppleMenu
"Let's roll." "Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" "You can't handle the truth!"
Probably to fill pages, USA Today has a list of the 25 most memorable quotes <http://www.usatoday.com/news/top25-quotes.htm>.
And over at item #17 is one from our favorite fruit company: "One more thing."
(via Digg <http://digg.com/apple/Steve_Jobs_One_More_Thing_ranked_17_in_the_25_Most_Memorable_Quotes>)
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**** Wanted: Apple Mail Mini Player <http://powazek.com/posts/521>
by Derek Powazek
Apple's Mail app is probably the single most-used application I have. And it's bulky.

**** Apple Execs Confident iPhone Will Ship On Time And In Volume <http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/05/08/apple_execs_confident_iphone_will_ship_on_time_and_in_volume.html>
by Prince McLean and Kasper Jade, AppleInsider
Investment banking analysts for UBS just returned from a meeting in Cupertino with members of Apple's executive team, who were described as being "confident" about their company's strategy and "very upbeat" about the prospect for new products.

**** Mac Office 2004 V11.3.5 Addresses Security <http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/05/08/mac.office.2004.update/>
by MacNN

**** A Shopping Experience Like No Other <http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/tech/drmac/4783828.html?sr=hotnews.rss>
by Bob LeVitus, Houston Chronicle

**** Fireworks CS3: New CS3 Family Member Makes Designing Web Sites Easier Than Ever <http://www.macworld.com/2007/05/reviews/fireworkscs3/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
by Cyndy Cashman, Macworld
The new Pages panel, improved integration with other Adobe CS3 products, and the addition of intelligent scaling are reasons enough to upgrade. The ability to create slide shows, create custom colors, and use Photoshop effects are just icing on the cake.

**** Lineform 1.3: Reasonably Priced Drawing Program Fills Niche For Non-Professionals <http://www.macworld.com/2007/05/reviews/lineform13/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
by David Karlins, Macworld
If you're looking for an easy-to-use, affordable vector drawing package that can create EPS and PDF files, it's hard to imagine a better deal than Lineform 1.3.2. If you need to collaborate on projects with illustration professionals, you'll need the more robust set of tools that come with Adobe Illustrator.

**** Mystery Of Shark Island: Addictive Puzzle Game Offers A Day At The Beach For Gamers <http://www.macworld.com/2007/05/reviews/sharkisland/index.php?lsrc=mwrss>
by Peter Cohen, Macworld
Mystery of Shark Island has a couple of flaws that make the game more frustrating than challenging, but it's a very addictive game that will test your visual acuity and make you feel like you've spent the day at the beach.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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**** Project Indian: Could Sun Outshine Microsoft's Silverlight? <http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=424&tag=fdc5>
by Mary Jo Foley, ZDNet

**** With Yahoo Deal Off, What Next For Microsoft? <http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/05/08/With-Yahoo-deal-off-what-next-for-MS_1.html>
by Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service
The company is doing poorly in the online market and is left searching for viable options on how to reverse its fortunes.

**** You Can't Stop A Tidal Wave With A Fork <http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2007/05/09/outsourcing/>
by David Silverman, Salon
Outsourcing swept away my company, my father's life savings, and my sanity. But I'm still not singing Lou Dobbs' protectionist song.

**** Linux Evolves For Mobile Devices <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6634195.stm>
by BBC News
A version of the increasingly popular Linux operating system Ubuntu will be developed for use on net-enabled phones and devices.

**** Hot Or Not Tears Itself Apart, Reinvents <http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/08/hot-or-not-tears-itself-apart-reinvents/>
by Michael Arrington, Tech Crunch

**** When Did Java Lose Its Cool? <http://www.valleywag.com/tech/sun-microsystems/when-did-java-lose-its-cool-258778.php>
by Valleywag
What the hell happened between now and then? Sun Microsystems happened.

MyAppleMenu Reader
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**** Old Woman With A Goiter <http://www.slate.com/id/2163332/>
by Erica Levy McAlpine, Slate

SingaporeSurf
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**** Beware The Slippery Slope! <http://theonlinecitizen.com/2007/05/09/beware-the-slippery-slope/>
by Choo Zheng Xi, theonlinecitizen

**** Crutch Mentality Of Public Transport <http://singaporealternatives.blogspot.com/2007/05/crutch-mentality-of-public-transport.html>
by Goh Meng Seng, Singapore Alternatives
Local public transport companies should be more aggressive and creative in making money instead of waiting for the approval of fare hikes.

**** World Class Transportation <http://trulysingapore.wordpress.com/2007/05/08/improving-our-public-transportation/>
by Yours Truly Singapore
Merging the two jauggernauts would exacerbate the problem rather than improve the situation.

**** The Culprits Of Harmful Tax <http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=281935077507132005&an=374453087005082007&ac=Columnist>
by Antigua Sun
Almost ignoring the Orgnisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on banking laws and taxes, Singapore has launched a drive to carve a significant place in the global economy by bolstering banking secrecy laws and offering generous tax incencitves.
A bill introduced in the US senate in February names Singapore as a "possible shelter" for US taxes.

**** The Freedom To Disagree, Respectfully <http://www.straitstimes.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=6fadbe120b93a010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:57f239ef80c62110VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
by Victor V. Ramraj, Straits Times
Opponents of decriminalisation effectivel silence others by continuing to regard the behaviour they oppose as criminal. To be branded intolerant is one thing; to be branded a criminal is quite another.

**** Make Bus Stops Safer Now, With Quick Fix <http://www.todayonline.com/articles/187472.asp>
by See Leong Kit, Today
Out of 4,000 bus stops here, the LTA has installed the safety bollards at only 1,500 locations over a six-year period.

**** Yahoo Searches To Grow Singapore Hub <http://www.todayonline.com/articles/187482.asp>
by Christie Loh, Today
Search-engine giant Yahoo plans to "more than double" its workforce in Singapore, which may become the company's hub for Asia.

**** Majority Loses, Too <http://www.todayonline.com/articles/187459.asp>
by Martin Woo, Today
Minority owners who object <to en-bloc sales> without valid reasons should be made to pay a financial penalty to compensate the rest of the owners for interests and opportunity costs that resulted from the delay.
/This is the stupidest opinion I've read in the daily papers this morning. It caused me to lost time and great opportunity costs in reading better-argued opinions in other dailies. I propose Martin should pay me some money./
/Sigh./

**** Lost In A Fog Of Fear <http://www.yawningbread.org/arch_2007/yax-743.htm>
by Au Waipang, Yawning Bread
For a government that is usually hard-headed and decisive, and ever ready to act in a timely manner, even preemptively, this is a case of uncharacteristic paralysis. They seem lost in a fog of fear.

**** Singapore's Stance May Offend Friendly Nations <http://www.straitstimes.com/portal/site/STI/menuitem.c2aef3d65baca16abb31f610a06310a0/?vgnextoid=7532758920e39010VgnVCM1000000a35010aRCRD&vgnextfmt=vgnartid:830539ef80c62110VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD>
by Retnam Thillainathan, Straits Times
Rooting for Mr Bush for his continued and adamant stance in Iraq is an affront to friendly nations which see the presence of US troops in Iraq as uncalled for.

**** Malaysia Not For Opening Up Singapore-KL Air Route This Year <http://www.todayonline.com/articles/187495.asp>
by Today
Even as officials from both sides of the border met in the republic yesterday, Malaysia's transport minister voiced caution over opening up the profitable air route between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore this year.

**** To Stay In The Sweet Spot... <http://www.todayonline.com/articles/187478.asp>
by Christie Loh, Today
Singapore must constantly adapt to maintain economic position, says PM.

**** Indonesia To Extradite Executives In Singapore <http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/05/08/afx3696722.html>
by AFX
Indonesia's new attorney general took his first step in addressing corruption as he moved to extradite 15 executives allegedly hiding millions of dollars in stolen state funds in Singapore.

**** Singapore, Malaysia Agree In Principle To Expand Air Connectivity <http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=260775>
by Jackson Sawatan, Bernama
Top officials from the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia have agreed in principle to work towards expanding air connectivity between both countries.

The Shuffe by MyAppleMenu
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**** Dreams Be Dreams <http://www.archive.org/details/jj2005-08-05.at931.shnf>
by Jack Johnson
Click here to listen <http://www.archive.org/details/jj2005-08-05.at931.shnf>.